Jail Captain

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible to assist the Chief Deputy in the overall administrative oversight, visioning, leadership, planning, coordinating and management of the Jail Division within the Sheriff’s Office. Departmental supervision is exercised over all personnel within the division. This position provides the Chief Deputy assistance in the leadership, managing and development and administration of department policies, procedures, and programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

-Directs employee work and assignments, trains, evaluates work, and prepares performance evaluations.
-Participates in the recruitment/promotional, discipline, internal investigations, and discharge processes as required.
Provides direction or consultation regarding collective bargaining agreements and personnel issues in consultation with Human Resources.
-Plans, directs, and coordinates the operations of the Jail Division. Responsible for all facility activities and programming, ensuring that inmates receive proper medical attention, ensuring enforcement of all rules and regulations, ensuring proper maintenance of records and files, and adequate equipment and materials necessary for jail operations exists.
-Monitors effectiveness of operations to provide adequate coverage for division responsibilities.
-Participates in long- and short-range departmental and division planning, directs and reviews progress, and reports results.
-Develops and administers division operating budget. Authorizes expenditures for division activities, equipment, staff, or other operational needs in accordance with legal standards. Evaluates grant or alternative funding opportunities.
-Evaluates, recommends, and monitors policies and procedures necessary to maintain the safety, security best practices, and ensures continual compliance.
-Ensures that policies and procedures and employee training is in compliance with established mandates for all personnel within the areas of responsibility.
-Responsible for the oversight of all inmate accounts, and staff responsible for administering inmate account data.
-Provides guidance and assistance to subordinate staff in handling high risk inmates or special needs to ensure that all aspects of the situation are handled in a proper and legal manner.
-Directs the investigation of inmate complaints and/or criminal activity.
-Addresses inmate grievances.
-Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

-Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or related field.
-Six (6) years’ experience in a corrections/detention or criminal justice related position.
-Must have two (2) years command/supervisory experience.
-A combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
-Must possess a Wisconsin Jail Officer Certification or an equivalent out-of-state corrections certification. If hired with an out-of-state certification, the employee must obtain Wisconsin Jail Officer Certification within one (1) year from hire date.
-No felony or domestic misdemeanor or any offense, which, if committed in Wisconsin, could be punished as felony or domestic misdemeanor unless the applicant has been granted an absolute and unconditional pardon.
-Must successfully pass pre-employment and Post-Offer Testing, including a background investigation, drug screen and psychological examination. Failure to pass these will result in the employment offer being revoked.
-Must pass a post offer pre-employment physical and functional ability exam. Failure to pass these will result in the employment offer being revoked.
-Field Training Officer Certification or other leadership training, preferred.
-Crisis Intervention Training, Hostage Negotiator Certification or related de-escalation training, preferred.
-First Aid, CPR/AED Certification, must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.

Full Pay Range: $89,918 – $125,278/year
Expected Pay Range: $89,918 – $101,733/year
FTE: 1.0
Department: Sheriff’s Office

St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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